The pieces of this magnificent, antique sterling silver flatware service for twelve persons have been crafted in the Albany pattern.

The anterior and posterior surfaces of Albany pattern, also known as the Queen Anne pattern, features fluted decoration with a ball ornamentation to each terminal.

This flatware service consists of 222 pieces:

Basic Service:

12 Table knives

12 Table forks

12 Table spoons

12 Dessert knives

12 Dessert forks

12 Dessert spoons

12 Soup spoons

12 Cream-soup/Bouillon spoons

12 Teaspoons

12 Ice-cream spoons

12 Fish knives

12 Fish forks

12 Fruit forks

12 Fruit knives

12 Cake knives

12 Cake forks

12 Oyster forks

12 Pastry forks

Additional Pieces:

Pair of serving forks

Pair of serving spoons

Pastry server

Sauce ladle

This comprehensive antique canteen of cutlery for 12 has been crafted by Atkin Brothers and bears the date letters m, n, o, t and y; this denotes the completed service was made between 1929-1941.

The original sterling silver dessert knives have been re-fitted with stainless steel blades.

This impressive canteen of cutlery is fitted to a magnificent mahogany lift up lid and well, three drawer canteen box which features brass carrying and drawer handles and a central vacant shaped cartouche to the lid.

Andrew Campbell started trading in antiques during the 1970s. Initially, Andrew lived in the South of England, travelling the country, searching for items of silver to buy. Andrew sold these items at various London markets and antique fairs. Over time, and through selling at a range of venues, Andrew built up a large and diverse customer base from private buyers to national and international trade customers.